Sampson County Airport

CTZ · KCTZ · Clinton, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
144 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,008 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
9W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:41 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:57 AM09:57Z
Sunrise06:25 AM10:25Z
Sunset08:14 PM00:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:41 PM00:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:41 PM → 05:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:14 PM → 05:25 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 150°downwind 060°base 330°final 240°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
240° mag · 231° true
Dimensions
5,008 × 75 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 060°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
144 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 10 ft, 316 ft from threshold, 110 ft R of centerline — 11:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
144 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 26k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Clinton”
ASOS/AWOS
119.125

Taxi & takeoff

“Clinton”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Fayetteville”
App/Dep
133.0

Also

Flight service
122.3

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.25APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

FAY 114.85 · GSB 116.50 · POB 113.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FAY · Fayetteville VOR/DME 114.85 · 95Y Low r095° / 25.1 NM
GSB · Seymour Johnson TACAN 116.50 · 112X r230° / 29 NM
POB · Pope TACAN 113.80 · 85X r117° / 34.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCTZ / CTZ
Coordinates
34.9756, -78.3646
Elevation
144 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.125 · ☎ 910-592-7488
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Raleigh Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
CTZ
Attendance
MON-SAT 0830-1800; SUN 1300-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
2 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
PAPI RWY 06 & 24 OPR CONSLY. REIL RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 OPER DRG DALGT HRS; ACTVT 2100-0600 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 2-light PAPI (left) · 24: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SAMPSON COUNTY/CITY OF CLINTON
221 LISBON STREET, CLINTON, NC
910-592-1961
Manager
JAMES DUNCAN
89 SAMPSON AIRPORT ROAD, CLINTON, NC
910-592-3295
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • 50 FT TREES 300 FT FM CNTRLN PENETRATE TRANSITIONAL SFC NW SIDE OF RWY FM RWY 24 APCH SFC TO RWY 06 THR.
  • 40 FT DROP-OFF RWY 06 325 FT FROM THR & 120 FT LEFT. 60+ FT DROP-OFF 20 FT FM THR & 110 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • 30 FT DROP-OFF RWY 24 350 FT FM THLD & 175 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • 70 FT DROP-OFF 50 100 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN TWY A AT RWY 06.

Lighting

  • PAPI RWY 06 & 24 OPR CONSLY. REIL RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 OPER DRG DALGT HRS; ACTVT 2100-0600 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • 78 FT TREES 0-200 FT FM THLD 275 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN AND 81 FT TREES 102 FT FM THLD 357 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Contact

  • FBO-CLINTON FLYING SERVICE - JIM NAYLOR.

Attendance

  • FOR ARPT ATTENDANT AFTER HRS CALL 910-592-3295 OR 910-590-9100.
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About KCTZ

Sampson County Airport (CTZ · KCTZ) is an airport in Clinton, NC, at 144 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,008 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCTZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCTZ have a control tower?

No. Sampson County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KCTZ?

Sampson County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,008 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCTZ?

Sampson County Airport is in Clinton, NC, at an elevation of 144 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.9756, -78.3646.

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